Clearwater, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-5

Conduct on rental premises

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Clearwater, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-5
(a) Any owner of rental premises shall be responsible to take appropriate action against persons occupying the rental premises who conduct themselves in such a manner as to cause the premises to be deemed disorderly under this section. Upon a determination by the city that a rental premises was used for a disorderly use, the city shall notify the owner in writing of such determination and shall direct the owner to take appropriate action to prevent further incidents of disorderly use. The written notice shall be deemed effective if mailed to the owner at the address where tax statements are mailed for the rental premises pursuant to Wright County records.
(b) Upon a determination by the city that a second instance of disorderly use of the same rental premises occurs within 12 months of a written notice pursuant to subsection (a) having been mailed, the city may suspend the owner's registration certificate for up to 30 days, impose reasonable conditions on the owner's registration certificate, or both, pursuant to the procedural requirements contained in section 8-6 .
(c) Upon a determination by the city that a third instance of disorderly use of the same rental premises occurs within 12 months of a second occurrence pursuant to subsection (b), the city may suspend the owner's registration certificate for up to 90 days, impose reasonable conditions on the owner's registration certificate, or both, pursuant to the procedural requirements contained in section 8-6 .
(d) Upon a determination by the city that a fourth instance of disorderly use of the same rental premises occurs within 12 months of a third occurrence pursuant to subsection (b), the city may suspend the owner's registration certificate for up to one year, impose reasonable conditions on the owner's registration certificate, or both, pursuant to the procedural requirements contained in section 8-6 .
(e) If, prior to a decision by the city to suspend a registration certificate or impose conditions under section 8-6 , the owner of the rental premises provides affirmative proof that formal action has been taken to terminate the tenancy of those persons involved in the disorderly use of the rental premises, the city may forego such suspension or imposition of conditions.
(f) All written leases for rental premises in the city executed after June 30, 2021 shall contain a clause providing that disorderly use, as defined in section 8-3 , shall constitute both a material breach of the lease and grounds for termination of such lease.
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Plain English

Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-5 establishes a graduated accountability system for rental properties where disorderly conduct occurs. When the city determines that a rental unit has been used in a disorderly manner, it notifies the owner in writing and directs corrective action; repeated findings within rolling 12-month windows can result in suspension of the owner's registration certificate for up to 30 days, 90 days, or one year, depending on how many instances have been documented. Leases signed after June 30, 2021 must include a clause stating that disorderly use is both a material breach of the lease and grounds for termination. An owner who can show that formal eviction proceedings have been initiated against the responsible occupants before a suspension decision is made may avoid the suspension or conditions.

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For Property Managers

Under Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-5, compliant rental operators generally respond promptly to any written city notice of a disorderly-use determination and document the corrective steps they take. Operators who include the required disorderly-use clause in all leases executed after June 30, 2021, and who initiate formal tenancy-termination proceedings against occupants responsible for disorderly conduct, place themselves in the best position to avoid registration-certificate suspensions. Keeping accurate records of lease terms, city correspondence, and any formal eviction filings is consistent with the kind of documentation the city's escalating-response framework contemplates.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-5 affects tenants because leases signed after June 30, 2021 must include a clause making disorderly use—as defined in § 8-3—a material breach and a ground for lease termination, meaning such conduct can be a basis for eviction proceedings. Tenants who believe a disorderly-use determination was made in error, or that an eviction is being pursued improperly, may wish to review the procedural requirements referenced in § 8-6 and consult a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their options. Clearwater's city offices can be a starting point for understanding how a disorderly-use finding was reached and what the formal process looks like.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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